tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60939081552848282602024-03-13T22:27:55.946-07:00Mrs. Minneapolis International, Molly NicholsonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093908155284828260.post-37179414333316753832011-03-08T21:53:00.000-08:002011-03-08T21:53:11.511-08:00Mrs Mn America PageantI attended the pageant with my good friend Mary Swenson and ran into a fellow contestant Mindy Urzua, Mrs Scott County, who was kind enough to pose for a picture with us! <br />
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I was just nominated <strong>Woman of the Year</strong> for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for 2011!! Two people who are totally unrelated were the ones who nominated. <a href="http://www.mwoy.org/what/campaign/">http://www.mwoy.org/what/campaign/</a><br />
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The money raised between the 10 week campaign will go to help fund researchers and advance the mission of the society, Cure the disease!! We will be campaigning on behalf of two children who have gone through the chemo process due to having leukemia. I can't imagine as a parent hearing the words that your child has cancer. This is a wonderful organization and any dollar I can raise will help. <br />
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I will be getting a special website hosted by the LLS where people can go directly to donate. My goal is to raise $25,000. I'll let you know the web address when it's up and running so get your wallets ready!!<br />
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We had a gathering at Crave in Golden Valley where we got to meet others participating as well as past winners. I also got to advertise the pageant system and my platform. Anywhere is a good place to talk to parents about Internet safety!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Myself with Vikki Shaw, the Deputy Executive Director for the LLS</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ella, the girl of the year that we will be supporting, and myself. She was so sweet! We even sang "Happy Birthday" to her because she just turned 8!!</td></tr>
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style="height: 173px; width: 176px;" width="176" /> I volunteered at the annual Go Red for Women luncheon at the Hilton Hotel. This is the national platform for the International Pageant System. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women so it's very important that women pay attention to their bodies and health. I don't have a history of heart disease in my family and my husband and I are vegan which means I eat no cholesterol in diet so my numbers are great! <br />
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It was great to see so many people support the cause. At the lunch we raised over $40,000!!<br />
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Two other former queens were there which were fun to see as well! I can't wait until the pageant to see how all of the hard work pays off! <br />
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For more information on the organization or to volunteer please visit <a href="http://www.fmsc.org/">http://www.fmsc.org/</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another volunteer and I at the prep station scrubbing up!</td></tr>
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</div>Ooh La La is a fashion boutique downtown Excelsior, MN and it is my <strong><span style="color: #351c75;">FAVORITE</span></strong> place to shop when I need fun accessories and clothes for myself or gifts for others. I have had the opportunity to get to know the owner Connie over the years so she calls me whenever she needs a favor. She wanted to showcase some of her new arrivals in the store and I was more than happy to help! I highly recommend stopping in to say "hi," to Connie and to<span style="color: red;"><strong> shop</strong></span>!! Then hit up some of the great restaurants Excelsior has to offer. <br />
Be sure to find Ohh La La on Facebook as well!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They have a lot of things with crowns on them.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Jackets with stones and prints come in a variety of styles</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Myself with the owner Connie</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mrs Minneapolis sporting the MN Twins shirt..in rhinestones of course!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They have great funky hats there too!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Myself, Elizabeth Hopfenspirger Mrs Excelsior 2011, and community member Natalie Hagemo (Mrs Excelsior 2008)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was given a chance to speak on my platform as well. How generous!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All of the Mrs. MN International contestants attending the party</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kelsy, Claire my daughter, and Miss Teen MN International Jenna O'Rourke</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Myself and Cheri Kennedy, my coach</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Teen Minnesota International Jenna O'Rourke and myself</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In front of the Christmass tree!</td></tr>
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</div>We were litterally praying that we could make it to a gas station even though we were in the middle of no where. Our gift of gab made us oblivious to the level of our gas tank!! Thank goodness for our Garmin who guided us to a little station which also sells....live bait. We don't see much of that here in the city of Minneapolis. I made Jenna take a picture of me in front of it and the locals looked at us as if we were crazy. We four girls dressed in our cute outfits stood out in this tiny town's gas station. It was our first adventure!<br />
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At intermission we found Paula Preston, the official photographer of the pageant, and made her pose for pictures with us. I can't say enough about Paula. She cracks me up and has a wonderful heart. I always love being around her!!!<br />
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Maybe one day they will come to St Cloud to see our pageant! We had a great time, didn't we ladies!?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093908155284828260.post-23322175304782757772010-12-10T19:49:00.001-08:002013-10-08T14:14:56.800-07:00North Dakota International Pageant Trip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_am0KnE9zX-k/TQL1eBuaIjI/AAAAAAAAAFg/7SwmBbrf4GU/s1600/ND+photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="59" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_am0KnE9zX-k/TQL1eBuaIjI/AAAAAAAAAFg/7SwmBbrf4GU/s320/ND+photo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>On Saturday December 4th, 2010 my girlfriends Angeline Gard, Mary Swenson and Miss Teen Minnesota Jenna O'Rourke made the trip to Fargo to support the International ladies who were competing for their titles. This is the second year that we've gone on our girls weekend trip. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093908155284828260.post-9891075775749026652010-11-26T08:28:00.000-08:002010-11-26T08:28:52.930-08:00Bagging Food for a Good Cause!The need for food has been huge this year due to economic times and the ICA Food shelf has been serving our community for 38 years. What started out as two couples handing out food and clothing in Hopkins, MN has grown into an organization that is supported by 36 churches, local civic organizations and over 100 businesses. <br />
The ICA has a food distribution program for people who make appointments for food orders but won't turn away walk-in's to get an emergency food bag. They also have an emergency financial assistance program for rent, mortgage and utilities. As you can see, this is a wonderful and longstanding program. <br />
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Donate any time of the year or to learn more about them visit:<br />
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I was asked to bag groceries for tips that would go to the ICA food shelf and had a great time doing it! Customers of Cub Foods in Minnetonka/Excelsior were more than happy to come out in the snow have help during this holiday season. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everyone was asking about my title so it was a great opportunity to advertise my platform and the International Pageant. There's never NOT a place that you can talk about it. The banner is sure to strike up a conversation!</td></tr>
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I want to thank the branch manager Doug Scalia of the Eagan branch for affording me this opportunity. I have known Doug for many years and appreciate his friendship and dedication to keeping kids safe while being online.<br />
Thank you Doug!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093908155284828260.post-65282746285912840912010-11-23T22:33:00.000-08:002010-11-23T22:33:36.279-08:00On Call for SOS<img align="left" alt="PH Logo" src="http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/images/phlogo.gif" />SEXUAL OFFENSE SERVICES (SOS)<br />
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I was on call for the crisis line and it was a busy day. It's bitter sweet because that means people are reaching out but it also means that people are being hurt. Rape is the most under reported crime so whenever we have a survivor brought into Regions Hospital it is a good thing. We never press them to make a police report but we make sure they know that the evidence will stay on file with the BCA (Bureau of Criminal Apprehension) so if someone else reports the same person they can be linked to multiple crimes. Or, if this person is identified by the person brought in now and their DNA is already on file, they will be prosecuted for other previous cases, hopefully. It also gives the victim some power over what has happened and gives them a choice in the matter of what happens next. <br />
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I was called into Regions ER early on Saturday morning and when I finished the case I was called back in just as I arrived home. Both different types of cases but I can generalize in saying that drugs or alcohol can be a big factor in a lot of instances. May I remind you that it is never the victims fault. The questions is, does the person give consent to the act. If no, then a crime has been committed. It doesn't matter if they had alcohol, were using drugs, dressing sexy, etc. People need to understand these excuses are myths. Police officers, especially ones trained in Ramsey County, are fully aware of this. Even if you think something has happened, I advise you to to get an exam so evidence can be collected as soon as possible. You must take care of you and that is the most important thing of all. <br />
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I hope that one day the crisis line is never needed and that we live in a world free of assault. I hope that I will never be needed as a volunteer. I've learned a lot of things as an 11 year veteran. The job never gets easier but I thank god every day I've got a very understanding and loving husband to come home to for hugs.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093908155284828260.post-56435542795160492102010-11-15T21:13:00.000-08:002010-11-29T20:17:11.353-08:00PET HAVEN'S 4TH ANNUAL FALL BENEFITThis was a very meaningful event for me. It was 3 years ago when I made an appearance with Mrs. Minnesota 2007 Donnell Rank where I first laid eyes on Tala, a 104 lb rottweiler. We had seen her online profile on Pet Haven't website<br />
<a href="http://www.pethavenmn.org/">http://www.pethavenmn.org/</a> a few weeks prior but at the last minute decided to hold off on adopting a dog.<br />
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At the fundraiser I approached the foster mom who was handling the mystery rotty and I asked her the name of the dog. She said, "Tala." I was over the moon that the SAME dog that we had been considering was right in front of me! I immediately called my husband, Mike, and he told me to stay by her to see how she acted in a room full of people, loud noises, etc. That was no problem because Tala wouldn't leave MY side! In the pet fashion show she was the show stopper at the end in her feather boa.<br />
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</div>The evening was hosted by Staci Mathews of KS95 Moon and Staci Show. Others in the fashion show included Jason DeRusha from WCCO- TV reporter, Donna Valetine of K102 morning show, Cheryl Kay from 102.9 Lite FM on the Kevin and Cheryl Morning Show, Natalie Darwitz who is the U of Mn Women's hockey asst coach, Elizabeth Reis who co-hosts Twin Cities Live, Johnathan Rabb of CW Crew, Jenna and Peyton from the MN Vikings Cheerleading team, and Me, <strong>Molly Nicholson Mrs. Minnesota International 2011.</strong><br />
Yes, I was flattered but I told them of the typo and they corrected it when introduced me. <br />
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The evening went very well and Pet Haven was able to raise money through silent auction items and donations. They do not have a shelter for the public to view the animals up for adoption but do bring most to a PETCO location every other week. View their website to see which new family member needs a home! <a href="http://www.pethavenmn.org/">http://www.pethavenmn.org/</a><br />
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Thank you Pet Haven for including me in this meaningful event in this time in my life. You know who you are :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093908155284828260.post-27002420562201460122010-11-15T20:07:00.000-08:002010-11-29T20:05:55.484-08:00Pitch book Party!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span>I was on call for SOS from 5am-5pm on Sunday. It was an active day due to activity on late on Saturday night. I was called to see two rape victims at Regions hospital. My role as an advocate is to be there for the victim as someone who's not a Dr or nurse and won't be prodding or poking them. Someone who, if they feel comfortable, can talk with about anything that has happened or will happen while they are in the ER. I explain the services we offer at SOS (651-643-3006 24/hr line) which are individual counseling, group counseling, help with court dates, help with order of protections, and more. See their website <a href="http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/ph/yas/sos.htm">http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/ph/yas/sos.htm</a></span><br />
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<span>I handle the phone, respond to Regions hospital to work with the victim, policy and the nurse examiner. I arrange rides home if they have no way to get home from the hospital. I will also arrange shelter if they have no where to stay. I went through training spring of 2000. I encourage anyone to consider this type of volunteer work if you have a big heart, good sense of listening, and in some case, a sense of humor! Every call I go on is different than the previous one..each visit is an opportunity to be there at what could be the person's worst day in their lives. I am honored to be that person.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093908155284828260.post-19242918310088585272010-11-10T20:56:00.000-08:002010-11-10T20:56:57.831-08:00Pilot Knob Elementary School<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgewSHlGpvrm3krdO_50GOqyFtt9OvdF67wJmOY7ZmQ_2rGVDEXXS5rQRNk1-AAV-ffpTQAkW0aRjfbpNSdv5qjr3B-QJw9nyeA-LXNYgNluWC9op8ARE0HxhvJvslG1EybbuEnfpf6JGjO/s1600/Pilot+Knob.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgewSHlGpvrm3krdO_50GOqyFtt9OvdF67wJmOY7ZmQ_2rGVDEXXS5rQRNk1-AAV-ffpTQAkW0aRjfbpNSdv5qjr3B-QJw9nyeA-LXNYgNluWC9op8ARE0HxhvJvslG1EybbuEnfpf6JGjO/s320/Pilot+Knob.jpg" width="320" /></a>It was Internet safety night at Pilot Knob Elementary aimed at parents. Earlier in the day the kids had their session about what information could be dangerous to share online. Karina Berzins from the BAC in St Paul was there to help parents understand the latest technology that kids have access to these days.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Did you know that Facebook has over 500,000,000 users now? Imagine how many of them can cause problems. Don't discount the huge weight of cyber bullying either. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Serving on the panel were Kristin Chamberlain, Associate Proffessior of Communication Studies at Augsburg College, Lynn Midland, of Northfield, a mother of a child who was a victim of cyberbulling, Nicole Jackson Colaco, public policy manager at Facebook, Brian Hill, computer forensics investigator with the Anoka County Sherrif's Office. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Vlu6nFarSt8bp5uZxsjeXUDJKhWn0YIpif2nCqk-dN9ZtCOkybS6gPT3GnhBLosGlBQ0qlrrt8KN4yJFvpZMk3qmcGcZJUbF7498i5_jkI7GYQtu99w7ROaJWoU9f6PGFdfbsSz2YRyl/s1600/Amy+K.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Vlu6nFarSt8bp5uZxsjeXUDJKhWn0YIpif2nCqk-dN9ZtCOkybS6gPT3GnhBLosGlBQ0qlrrt8KN4yJFvpZMk3qmcGcZJUbF7498i5_jkI7GYQtu99w7ROaJWoU9f6PGFdfbsSz2YRyl/s320/Amy+K.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I found this to be a very informative forum. Did you know that Amy Klobuchar urged Facebook to create a "panic button" application on their website to help protect children from cyber--harassment and allow them to report any instances of cyber abuse?<br />
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Klobuchar is also Senate author of the "STALKERS Act," bipartisan legislation to strengthen and update federal anti-stalking laws to protect victims and provide law enforcement with the necessary tools to address the new challenges of cyberstalking.<br />
Pretty Cool to have someone like that working in the MN Senate!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0